Job Advert
Please note - this is a fixed term post for 12 months
Interviews will take place on 13 August 2020
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
We are looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Vascular Scientist or Vascular Sonographer to join the Vascular Laboratory team in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Experienced applicants must hold a science degree in a relevant subject and be fully qualified as an Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist (AVS) through the SVT or hold a relevant Postgraduate qualification in vascular ultrasound.
The Vascular Laboratory provides a specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound imaging service including carotid and vertebral assessment, peripheral upper and lower limb arterial and venous assessment, graft surveillance, aortic aneurysm surveillance, fistula assessment and treadmill testing. The ultrasound service is supported by a Secretary and a Healthcare Assistant.
The Vascular Laboratory team work with seven Vascular Consultants, Consultant Radiologists and Vascular Nurse Specialists and the multidisciplinary team in the Department of Vascular Surgery.
The Vascular Laboratory is spacious, with air-conditioned rooms and it is well equipped with a Siemens Helix, Siemens S2000 and Siemens Juniper ultrasound scanners and a portable GE Vivid IQ ultrasound scanner. Portable GE Logiq Es ultrasound scanners are used for the NAAASP. We use an electronic reporting system and are connected to PACS.
Applicants interested in part-time hours or compressed working hours will also be considered.
For all enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact Sarah Jane Carmichael, Chief Clinical Vascular Scientist or Heather Anderson, Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist on 0131 242 3605.